AI Assistant for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

Considerable Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.(Core task)
  • 2Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.(Core task)
  • 3Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.(Core task)
  • 4Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.(Core task)
  • 5Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.(Core task)
  • 6Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.(Core task)
  • 7Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.(Core task)
  • 8Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.(Core task)
  • 9Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.(Core task)
  • 10Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Complex Problem Solving
Management of Personnel Resources
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Monitoring

Knowledge Areas

Administration and ManagementProduction and ProcessingBiologyMathematicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageFood ProductionEconomics and Accounting

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAtlassian Confluence

Other Tools

Accutech Systems Corporation AccuFarm-MGRAdvanced Veterinary Services Ranch VisionAg Connections Land.dbAg Leader Technology SMS AdvancedAGCO Advanced Technology Solutions FieldstarAgData Blue Skies AccountingAgevo Farm ManagerAgriSoft/CMC AgriSoft/ERPAgTerra Technologies AgTracAlua Software Paddock ProAquaSoft Farm ManagerArgos Software ABECAS InsightBrihzon Solutions SMART Dairy Resource Planning

Daily Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources

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